Every even prime number greater than 2 is divisible by 3

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tenente · 100+, M

Every even prime number greater than 2 is divisible by 3

sadly a myth 😞 the only even prime number is 2 🤔 prime number has exactly two distinct positive divisors 1 and itself ✔ 2 is the lone ranger in the even prime world 🤷‍♂️ no other even number gets to join the prime club!

Luke73 · 26-30, M

@tenente It's actually a true statement. Just because there aren't any even prime numbers greater than 2 doesn't mean that the statement is false. It's like saying I've never lost a game to the best chess player.

tenente · 100+, M

@Luke73 i see what you did there. another way: every existing unicorn is pink. don't believe me? prove i'm wrong.

https://socratic.org/questions/why-is-2-the-only-even-prime-number

link above re: 2 only even prime number, no other even prime number exists

Luke73 · 26-30, M

@tenente I agree that 2 is the only even prime, I never questioned that. And yes, the statement that every existing unicorn is pink is true too.